The NFL franchise and transition tag, explained
The NFL's window for teams to use the franchise or transition tag opened Tuesday and will run through 4 p.m. on March 3.
JJ Stankevitz
Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 17 through 4 p.m. on March 3, teams are allowed to place the franchise or transition tag on a player who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent when the new NFL league year begins on March 11.
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